New Delhi. The NIA has filed a chargesheet against four accused involved in an international organ trade racket under the guise of medical tourism in Nedumbassery, Kerala. It said the accused used to induce youngsters to donate organs in exchange for money. They used to smuggle organs abroad as part of a larger organ trade racket.

According to the NIA investigation, the accused used to identify organ donors in India and exploit them by luring them with money through agents and internet media.

Is organ trade legal in Iran?

The statement issued by the NIA said that the gang also contacted Indian patients in need and charged them around Rs 50 lakh to facilitate their organ transplant in Iran. The gang convinced the donors and recipients that organ trade is legal in Iran.

The accused have been arrested

The accused had prepared fake documents with seals and signatures of various government offices and officials to promote illegal organ trade. Three accused have been arrested. They have been identified as Sabit Korukulath Nasar, Sajith Shyam, Bellamkonda Ram Prasad, while the fourth Madhu Jayakumar is absconding.